The Challenge of Distinguishing Unusual Neurological Symptoms from Malingering

By Dr Grunewald , Lead Clinician

Posted 09 May 2022

6 Minute Read

Brain CT scans displayed for analysis, highlighting the diagnostic and medico-legal complexities of distinguishing genuine neurological symptoms from malingering.

Tags:

  • Neuromonitoring
  • Neurological Red Flags
  • Neurologist Expert Witness
  • Neurological Infection
  • Malingering

Expert Disciplines:

  • Neurology

About The Author

Richard Gruenewald

Dr Grunewald

Lead Clinician

Dr Grunewald was Lead Clinician at Sheffield’s Neurology Dept (2002–2018) and Clinical Director of Neurosciences (2012–2018). He now works part-time as a Consultant, specialising in movement disorders, epilepsy, and non-organic illness. With 20 years’ medico-legal experience, he advises on claimant and defendant cases including personal injury, clinical negligence, and criminal law.

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